Reading, listening and writing for information English worksheet

Read and listen about Jason Davis.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the words in the passage “On the Road”.
Imagine you are a roadie. Write an e-mail to your
family. Use the plan to help you.

This worksheet is a reading, listening and writing practice all in one. Students read, listen then write about themselves. The worksheet has an answer key.

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To make this worksheet more challenging, I have developed an “Information Gap & Critical Thinking” activity. Instead of just identifying facts, students will have to analyze Jason’s routine and apply the vocabulary to new contexts.

Activity: The Roadie’s Life – Analysis & Application

Part 1: Logic & Sequence

Below are five statements about Jason’s day, but they are mixed up and contain one factual error each based on the text. Correct the error and then number the events in the order they happen (1–5).

• [ ] After the concert, Jason goes straight to bed because he is tired.
  • Correction: ____________________________________________
• [ ] Jason gets up late and travels to the next city by train.
  • Correction: ____________________________________________
• [ ] As a lighting technician, Jason puts the lights on the stage during the evening.
  • Correction: ____________________________________________
• [ ] During the concert, Jason watches the show as a fan and doesn’t work.
  • Correction: ____________________________________________
• [ ] The roadies arrive at the theater and start their work immediately.
  • Correction: ____________________________________________

Part 2: Vocabulary Context Shift

Complete the following sentences using the words from the text (roadie, typical, operate, miss, tour, journey), but be careful—you must change the form of the word (e.g., plural or verb tense) to fit the sentence.

1. The band is currently __________ South America for the first time.
2. In his new job, he has to __________ heavy machinery in a factory.
3. I really __________ my friends while I was living in the USA last year.
4. The __________ from London to Edinburgh took over five hours.
5. Most __________ have to be very strong because they move heavy equipment.

Part 3: The “Roadie” Writing Challenge

Imagine you are Jason’s boss. Write a short Job Advertisement for a new roadie. You must include:

• Two things they will like about the job.
• Two difficult things they should expect.
• The skills they need (mentioning a school subject).

Answer Key

Part 1: Logic & Sequence

1. (Sequence 2) Jason gets up ~~late~~ (early) and travels by ~~train~~ (bus).
2. (Sequence 3) The roadies arrive at the theater and start work (Factual: True, but corrected to “arrive and start work”).
3. (Sequence 4) During the afternoon, Jason puts the lights on stage (Correcting “during the evening”).
4. (Sequence 5) During the concert, Jason ~~watches as a fan~~ (operates the lights).
5. (Sequence 1) After the concert, they ~~go to bed~~ (put everything back in the bus) before sleeping.

Part 2: Vocabulary Context Shift

1. touring
2. operate
3. missed
4. journey
5. roadies

Part 3: Writing Sample (Answers will vary)

• Example: “We are looking for a hardworking Roadie! You will love watching concerts every night and working with great people. However, be prepared for long journeys and going to bed very late. You must be good at Science/Electronics to help with the equipment!”

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